Okay, I did not mis-type that blog post headline. Instamatic is not a portmanteau of Instagram and Hipstamatic. Instagram cameras allowed you to put a C-shaped cartridge of film inside, then take about a dozen and a half pictures, and then ship the cartridge off for development. You would receive square negatives from your efforts. …
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: 1980’s Awesome Friday Funk!!
It’s Friday, and rather than do the old-fashioned thing – you know, post a Rebecca Black video on my Facebook page – I thought it would be more fun to bring you some of the music that I enjoyed from the early 80’s, whether it was in high school or in college. These songs are…
Read MoreSummerside loves me, Saint John… not so much…
For the past two seasons, I’ve performed a myriad of duties with the National Basketball League of Canada. And in doing these jobs, I’ve developed a decent reputation in terms of working with the eight teams in the league and taking care of various jobs and demands. So, when Audley Stephenson, the person behind the…
Read MoreIt’s the Whitney Avalon Show!
About a decade ago, I met Whitney Avalon at a fanfest convention. She was going to be an actress, and I was going to learn to fly – oh wait, I have to stop quoting Harry Chapin songs in my blog. Especially when she went the “Taxi” route and I went the “W-O-L-D” route. Today,…
Read MoreThe worst local radio station format changes EVER!
I have a couple of Facebook friends that are involved in local radio – John Gabriel, the former voice of WTRY who now works for Magic 590 and YNN; and Richie Norris, who currently works for Magic 590 and was, like me, a former disc jockey at Schenectady’s 3WD radio station. Yesterday, Gabriel commented on…
Read MoreRest in peace, Mindy McCready…
It’s 1999 and the Albany Firebirds are in ArenaBowl XIII, taking on their mortal rivals, the Orlando Predators. Well, the Firebirds prevailed and won their only ArenaBowl championship that year. Now this was a nationally televised game, I think it was on ABC at the time, and there was actually some halftime entertainment that night……
Read MoreL-Ken’s in Splitfilm
At some point in time, they’re either going to take down the L-Ken’s Diner sign, or the Town of Colonie will have it designated a local landmark and have it completely restored. But until one of those two things happens, I’m going to use the L-Ken’s sign for my photographic tests. Such is the case…
Read MoreHarrison Ford returns!
It was 1977, and I stood in line with hundreds of other theater patrons for the chance to see Star Wars at Northway Mall’s Cine 1-2-3-4-5-6. I had already read the first three issues of the Marvel Comics adaptation of the movie, so the timing was perfect as far as I was concerned. And yes,…
Read MoreI have to do this right.
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a chance to do this. A long, long time. And this isn’t just a “one-time” thing. I have to impress. I have to put my best foot forward. If I do this right, it will be an evening to remember. For all the right reasons. And if…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: Pawn to King 4…
I feel like challenging myself today. So on today’s K-Chuck Radio, all the songs on the playlist will have a reference to the game of chess. Ready? Set? Your move. Of course, if I’m saying “your move,” we have to start with… YES Your Move Would someone please give me a convincing argument as to…
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